Assistant Nurse Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the assistant nurse manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership that facilitates the delivery of quality clinical care for a group of patients through the utilization of the nursing and performance improvement process.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Makes unit assignments based on patient needs, associate skills/abilities, department resources andoperational requirements
• Collaborates and assists leadership of the department with staff meetings and agendas
• Recognizes and builds trust with all associates, physicians, families and patients
• Completes PFD on assigned staff
• Communicates appropriate information at change of shift and throughout shift
• Consistently promotes a positive work environment
• Proactively identifies and resolves problems within unit
• Rounds daily on the unit to interact with staff, families and patients in order to obtain feedback on thefunctioning of the unit

Please consider me for the assistant nurse manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for an optimal work environment that ensures the delivery of quality patient care while demonstrating accountability for leadership.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Time management, organization of workload, and delegation
• Analytical and confidence in decision making
• Positive leadership style
• Collaborates effectively with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and multiple departments
• Supports and facilitates change
• Leadership experience in an inpatient environment is highly desirable
• Assists Nurse Manager in collecting and preparing evidence for disciplinary actions for Cardiology RN's and MIT's
• Assists Nurse Manager in writing staff proficiencies and performance evaluations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant nurse manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.- Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.- Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.- Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Works with staff to immediately intervene in order to resolve patient/family issues
• Will carry departmental mobile phone/communication device and respond to calls promptly
• Supports facility/unit system initiatives to attain and improve physician, patient and associate satisfactionscores
• Tracks unit equipment – missing, broken, replacement needs
• Ensures quality checks (COR cart, etc) and participates in quality audits
• Identifies any potential patient safety issues
• Employs evidence based practice standards to ensure a quality patient care environment
• Assists in reviewing Kronos for accuracy

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant nurse manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for staff with information, instruction or guidance to insure the delivery of the highest quality of patient care.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Consistently validates that work processes and priorities are in alignment with LAH’s/Department Strategic Plan
• Is innovative with staffing assignments without compromising patient safety
• Encourages associates to challenge work processes to improve unit effectiveness
• Collaborates with unit educator to meet the needs of staff in both on-boarding process and ongoing competency and professional development initiatives
• Integrates department culture with emphasis on productivity standards and hospital goals into interviewing and hiring process
• Supports succession planning within the unit.*
• Leadership experience in perioperative environment is highly desirable
• Previous experience serving in Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor and/or Asst

I would like to submit my application for the assistant nurse manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct patient care, which includes preparation for patient visit, assessment, advocating for patient, working in conjunction with physician with medications, and care plans.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Is proactive in identifying potential crisis situations and responds effectively in emergency/code situations on unit
• Functions as a consult person to nursing and other personnel for complex patient care issues
• Acts as Unit Education Coordinator
• Works with Nurse Manager in mentoring new staff and students in clinical and professional role development acting as a role model
• Monitors staffing needs and maintains adequate levels to provide safe patient care in coordination with the charge nurse and Nurse Manager
• Maintains a safe unit environment by routinely inspecting the area and requesting engineering/housekeeping assistance as needed
• Communicates and/or mediates effectively with staff and support personnel to solve patient care and staff issues
• Assists the Nurse Manager in monitoring unit for compliance with applicable performance measures and Joint Commission standards